Heritage Foundation

The Heritage Foundation is the nation’s most broadly supported public policy research institute, with more than 453,000 individual, foundation and corporate donors. Heritage, founded in February 1973, mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.

Most Recent Articles by Heritage Foundation:

Bringing the Light of Freedom to Cuba March 21, 2012
Communists, indeed even socialists, with their fervor for central planning, command-control decision by elites, cannot abide the liberating force that is the Internet.
Get on the Path to a Balanced Budget March 20, 2012
Shifting from the current job-killing, anti-growth complex tax system to a simpler, job-creating pro-growth tax system is crucial.
Obamacare Is A Cancer That Must Go March 19, 2012
The American people who have throughout this failed episode signaled loud and clear that they want the whole monstrosity repealed once and for all.
The Secret Plan to Defend Obamacare March 16, 2012
Under Obamacare, costs will go up, people will lose the coverage they have, and quality of care will decline.
A Budget to Save the American Dream March 15, 2012
Conservatives are looking for leaders in Congress to recognize the desperate times the country is in and take the necessary steps to put Washington on sound fiscal footing.
Harry Reid Opts for Political Theater on Judicial Nominees March 14, 2012
If Reid is unsatisfied with the pace of progress on Obama’s nominees, then he has only himself to blame.
Obama’s New Regulations Cost Billions March 13, 2012
Looking at the sheer number of regulations doesn’t begin to tell the story.
The Nuclear Option for Powering America March 12, 2012
Amid these energy challenges, whether Americans know it or not, nuclear is already filling 20 percent of America’s energy needs with 104 reactors in 31 states
A Disappointing Recovery Leaves Americans Suffering March 9, 2012
Because of the meager recovery, very few potential workers have returned to the job market to find work.
The Calls for Liberty Have Not Been Silenced March 8, 2012
No matter the direction the debate has taken, the deeply flawed policy remains, as does the opposition.
Press Conference Leaves Many Questions Unanswered March 7, 2012
The final seminal issue that totally fell by the wayside was Obamacare’s assault on religious freedom.
China’s Military Rising March 6, 2012
While China is rising and its military is growing stronger, the Obama Administration is hamstringing America’s forces
Defending Israel from the Iranian Threat March 5, 2012
It is one thing for the President to profess his love for Israel — particularly in an election year. It is another thing for him to take significant action to back up those words.
Obama’s Hidden Tax Hikes March 2, 2012
On top of the $128 billion in hidden taxes, the President takes credit for tax cuts when he really doesn’t deserve it.
Two Centuries of Religious Freedom Rolled Back March 1, 2012
The likes of Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Al Franken (D-MN) have attempted to paint the Blunt Amendment as an attack on women and women’s health,
White House Wants to Keep Gas Prices High February 29, 2012
The Obama Administration is seemingly doing everything it can to make paying for energy even more painful by refusing to open access to the country’s oil and gas reserves
How Chrysler Can Actually Help Detroit February 28, 2012
The Big Three, including UAW-owned Chrysler, have colluded with the auto union to keep those jobs out of reach by opposing policies in Michigan that would encourage rival automakers to locate there.
Obama Doctrine Failure February 27, 2012
The one area where the President does display clarity is where his political interests come into play.
A Troubling Trend in the Courts February 24, 2012
The effects of liberal judicial activism are regrettably widespread.
Obama’s Crony Capitalist Trap Door February 23, 2012
The U.S. corporate tax rate is too high, and real reform can bring it down.
Religious Liberty Under Attack February 22, 2012
Obamacare’s re-writing of America’s blueprint.
‘Buying’ House Votes for Unpopular Legislation February 21, 2012
At least 32 vulnerable House Democrats received significant federal grant money in the periods leading up to or directly after their votes on at least one of these three pieces of legislation
Washington, the Indispensable Man of the Revolution February 20, 2012
The true Washington still has much to teach us, in particular when it comes to the presidency, foreign policy and religious liberty.
Obamanomics Has Failed February 17, 2012
the strength of the U.S. economy’s recovery is much weaker than advertised.
Fighting to the Death in Syria February 16, 2012
When the smoke lifts, one can only hope that the cloud of terror and death goes with it, and that a government with true legitimacy is formed.
Obama’s Friends Win Big in Budget February 15, 2012
future generations will soon find that the winners today will make them losers tomorrow.
Obama’s Continuing Assault on the Constitution February 14, 2012
In a government where there are no practical limits on executive overreach, there are likewise no limits on the government’s ability to impose its will on the people
White House Spin Machine Hits Brick Wall February 13, 2012
President Obama and his allies in Congress continue to take a pass on governing by refusing to address one of the biggest issues of our time
Why Follow A Budget? February 10, 2012
Congress is avoiding the tough decisions it must make to get our twin crises of spending and debt under control.
Dependence on Government Highest in History February 9, 2012
Alarm bells should be ringing in Washington and across the country warning that the federal government is about to burst at the seams.